Joel and Michal feature in Bums On A Boat, documenting sailing aboard a small yacht.
This profile covers earlier videos, boats and journeys. For current voyages and crew updates, refer to the creator’s latest posts.
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People and background
Joel Schuster
Michal Emily Schuster
They are originally from Washington State but now sail full-time
Boats and projects
The boats below are part of the channel’s earlier story; ownership and equipment may have changed since those episodes.
Boat details
Bums On A Boat own a 33-foot yacht built in 1965.
Refits and equipment
They have upgraded their boat with
- ARB Fridge
- Cockpit bimini
- New V-berth cushions
- B&G Instruments
- New dinette cushions
The boat is still a work in progress.
Journeys and notable episodes
Places in the story
These locations refer to earlier episodes, not a live position.
Earlier sailing journeys
In the last few years, they have sailed in Florida, the Bahamas, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Grenada, Greece and the Dominican Republic.
Collaborations
I have Bums on a Boat also featured on the Sailing Lady Africa channel.
They are still growing their channel and haven’t been featured on any other established channels. Once they do, I’ll definitely be updating this. 🙂
Notable episodes
Here are some notable things that have happened:
- Suffering an exploding propeller
- Getting smashed by a squall
- Being adrift in a Hurricane
- Watching 11 boats drag anchor
- Suffering a cracked hull
- Joel’s friends’ boat demasted
- Almost abandoning hope more than once
It’s been quite the journey but they keep smiling!
Frequently asked questions
Which boat names appear in the story?
S/V Chak Matay
Is there a verified net-worth figure?
No verified financial disclosure is cited in this profile. The earlier estimate has been removed because a boat’s value, video views and assumed income do not establish someone’s net worth.
